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WP12 DSO

2012 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,764 mi
Last recorded28,764 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird10,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP12 DSO
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 28,764 miles

Central Rear appears to be a nail in the rear tyre on the centre line

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both disks worn but not excessive (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 28,745 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort rear disks is warped (1.2.1 (e))

Central Rear appears to be a nail in the rear tyre on the centre line

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both disks worn but not excessive (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 28,688 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 28,688 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 28,648 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

rear drive belt guard missing

Pass 27 May 2022 28,243 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 28,156 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 25,852 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 23,872 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 20,831 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 16,226 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 10,902 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?

Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
6,108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 473
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 371
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 285
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 249
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 173
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WP12 DSO is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2012 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 10,712 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph Thunderbird fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WP12 DSO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Thunderbird typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 14 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WP12 DSO registered?

WP12 DSO is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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